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P48 EUJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 EUJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 94,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Whole underside covered in grease

Fail 5 Jan 2026 94,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Whole underside covered in grease

Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 84,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 79,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats not fitted. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 79,314 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of brake pipes. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both NSR suspension arm brackets onto axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis corroded by inner anti roll bar mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats not fitted. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 73,122 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,602 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking and variouse cuts

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking and variouse cuts

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,214 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front o/s rear tyre has cut no cords showing brake peddal has slight creep

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,214 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front o/s rear tyre has cut no cords showing brake peddal has slight creep

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,952 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,385 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,460 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 44,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 40,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P48 EUJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P48 EUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P48 EUJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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